Italy · Walking Tours

2-Hour Jewish Ghetto Walk in Rome with Roman-Jewish Cuisine

2 Hours Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the hidden alleys of Rome's Jewish Ghetto and its layered history
02 Discover how the Jewish community shaped Roman cuisine and preserved its recipes
03 Visit the magnificent Sinagoga and stroll around Portico d'Ottavia
04 Walk along the Blonde Tiber River and learn how the river barriers changed the area
05 Taste local specialities such as Concia di Zucchini, Jewish-Roma artichokes, supplì, and ricotta pie

Step into the history of Rome's Jewish community on a walk through the Jewish Ghetto, shaped by the changes imposed in 1555 by Pope Paul IV. Explore hidden alleys, historic landmarks, and the riverside while discovering how this community influenced Roman cuisine and preserved the secrets of its recipes. Along the way, enjoy some of the area's traditional flavours and learn the stories behind them.

Step into the history of Rome's Jewish community on a walk through the Jewish Ghetto, shaped by the changes imposed in 1555 by Pope Paul IV.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Italian, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jewish Ghetto Walk and Roman-Jewish Flavours

Wander around the local market.
Walk along the Blonde Tiber River and find out how the master plan changed after the river barriers were built.
Visit the magnificent Sinagoga.
Stroll around Portico d'Ottavia and S. Angelo in Pescheria.
Enjoy Concia di Zucchini at Giggetto's.
Visit Piazza Mattei and hear anecdotes about these wealthy bankers.
Taste Rome's best pizza rossa from a century-old bakery.
Try ricotta pie from a patisserie traditionally run by a woman from the same family.
Right along the old wall, we'll try Jewish-Roma artichokes.
Enjoy supplì, which comes from the Middle East.